"We must address the digital gap, provide decent work, provide sustainable development, ensure justice, eliminate child labor, human trafficking.""Many countries in the south suffer from violence, war and occupation. The state of Palestine will work with members of the group to confront these challenges," he continued."Israel's continued colonization of state of Palestine undermines our capacity for development and cooperation."Abbas then calls for two state solution (Israel-Palestine) at the pre-1967 lines with east Jerusalem as its capital.Abbas concludes speech at take over of the G77, which focused largely on global issues, with very few attacks against Israel.Handover to the State of #Palestine, #G77 @UN pic.twitter.com/EFCAz3Hne6
— State of Palestine (@Palestine_UN) January 15, 2019
PA President Mahmoud Abbas, who has done such a bang-up job governing the UN General Assembly recognized "State of Palestine" (the West Bank and Gaza), rewarded by now taking over as chairman of the UN's Group of 77 and China, a coalition of 134 developing nations.
— Herb Keinon (@HerbKeinon) January 15, 2019